December should be the time of year where you focus on everything Christmas, right? Unfortunately, we still have projects to do and mile(stones) to go before we sleep(finish)!

Here is how I balanced it today: Contractor came in and put in both the outside doors. Having bought them almost a year ago, it was time…. Took almost all day. We had to do the cleanup, and I will have to trim and paint later. One more thing on that list.

Went to the grocery store. Not too many people at 3pm in the afternoon!

As for the Christmas, the lights on the outside are all strung and working (Thank you David!)

Today, we put on the classic Christmas music, put up the tree, and finished decorating it. Kiddo helped and it looks beautiful.

The never-ending list narrowed down to December:

Finish putting storage boxes back down (where doors were stored) to take the tree down afterwards.

Decorate all the Knick knacks on the tables and hang the stockings on the mantlepiece.

Finish baking cookies and bread.

Distribute said baked goods to family and friends.

Wrap presents.

Make dinner (and repeat every day!).

Make breakfast (and repeat every day!).

Make lunch (and repeat every day!)

Contractors coming in to fix things that the dishwasher installers broke…. (a story unto itself-heavy sigh)

Finish painting closet doors.

Senior choir concerts next two weeks. Help with setup.

Bake and prepare for the senior choir potluck on the 27th.

Get a walk and swim in sometime during the week!

Read and Write and Post.

So, I’m a little tired today. I am continuing to make lists so that eases my brain a little bit. I’m trying not to explode on loved ones. The point of this writing exercise is to let you know that you aren’t the only person who has an overwhelming list. Take one task at a time, love the moment you are in, and just remember that I am with you 100%. Take a break in the evenings. Have a good dinner and binge watch Interior Chinatown Season 1 and get as confused as we were! Thank you, Taika Waititi for being your usual self!

Laugh a little, love a little, and forgive those who dun you wrong and forget about it in your next phase of life.

Love and hugs to all y’all!